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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Anchorage in May

In an average May, Anchorage sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high51°F
Typical high range45°F to 57°F
Average low38°F
Typical low range34°F to 44°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

May records

The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.

High

Highest 70°F 2010-05-28
Lowest 34°F 2001-05-03

Low

Highest 53°F 2016-05-30
Lowest 26°F 2001-05-04

Feels-like

Highest 53°F 2016-05-30
Lowest 17°F 2001-05-04

Humidity

Highest 9.2 g/m³ 2016-05-30
Lowest 2.5 g/m³ 1992-05-04

Wind

Highest 28 mph 2026-05-01
Lowest 3 mph 2000-05-03

Gust

Highest 35 mph 2014-05-31
Lowest 5 mph 1985-05-22

Precip

Wettest 4.17 in 2026
Driest 0.43 in 1996

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